Negotiations between Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Frank-Walter Steinmeier took place in Berlin

On May 3, talks between the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier took place at the Bellevue Palace in Berlin. At the beginning of the meeting, the head of state thanked the federal president for the invitation to visit Germany and for the cordial reception. The presidents noted that multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Germany is developing. Active political, humanitarian and business dialogues continue. The parties have been supporting each other within the framework of prestigious international institutions, including the United Nations. A unanimous opinion was expressed on the importance of bringing bilateral relations to a higher level. The presidents considered the issues of expansion of trade-economic, investment and technological cooperation, determined the priorities of practical cooperation. The presidents welcomed the results of the business activities, which ended with the signing of trade agreements and investment-technology agreements with a total value of more than 9 billion euros. In Berlin, Uzbekistan's efforts to ensure stability and prosperity in the Central Asian region are highly appreciated. In this sense, it was noted that Germany is ready to support interconnection projects in the region, including within the framework of the "Global Gateway" initiative of the European Union. The parties expressed their interest in strengthening cooperation in ensuring security, combating modern threats and dangers, taking into account the situation in the region, including Afghanistan. It was noted the importance of providing targeted humanitarian aid to the Afghan people, using modern infrastructure opportunities created in the border city of Termiz. Special attention was paid to issues of cultural and humanitarian exchange. The leaders expressed their satisfaction that a unique exhibition dedicated to the historical and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan is opening in Berlin. An agreement was reached on the preparation of a comprehensive program for learning the German language in Uzbekistan, including the expansion of the activities of the Goethe Institute in the regions of our country. At the end of the meeting, Shavkat Mirziyoyev invited Frank-Walter Steinmeier to visit the country.